P. D. Eastman’s classic “Are You My Mother?” was a favorite of our girls when they were younger. A little bird goes searching for its mother, asking everything it sees “Are you my mother?” After startling a mourning dove from a bush, we peered in to find this nest with one little bird and one egg. The little one did NOT ask us whether we were its mother, but that’s just as well, although it would have made a better story. 🙂
Of course today is Independence Day/Fourth of July in the U. S. so happy Fourth to all fellow Americans. We’re not a country without flaws (there are none) but I’m still proud and happy to be an American.
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Adorable! Happy 4th, Janet!
Thanks, Jo. Happy Monday. 😊
I remember that book, I think my favourite line was, “I’m not your mother, I’m a Snort!”
The little bird seems to be ignoring you. Happy 4th July to you.
Yes, that was a good line. I don’t think the little bird is quite big enough to even worry about us but since it was facing away, it does seem to be ignoring me. The nest was so deep in the bush that this was the only view I could somewhat easily get.
Hope the other egg hatches so this little bird will have company. Happy 4th of July to you too.
I hope so too.
Aw, cute. Happy 4th to you too, Janet!
Next time we’re there I’ll have to see if the other egg hatched.
so cute and my girls loved that book too! happy 4th!
There were many good children’s books in that era.
I remember that book from my children’s library. Great memory jogger, Janet!
Our copy is in a box with other good children’s books waiting for our grandson to get old enough to enjoy them. 😉
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Thanks, André.
You’re welcome 😊
Happy 4th, Janet! My children loved that book, too, and the grandchildren too. Cute little bird in the nest 😀
It’s a classic. I’m sure our grandson will love it too. 🙂
I hope you’re enjoying the 4th.
Just a relaxing day here. DH is a bit under the weather. I just put out a new puzzle. 😁
Happy Independance day, Janet!
Thanks, Aletta.
I wonder if pigeons and doves think of their babies as “cute and beautiful” as we do of ours?
Good question but I’d have to be a bird brain to answer truthfully. 😉
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I hope you had a good celebration. Of course, we miss you 🙂
We had a low-key day which was fine. Not sure about the missing part. I’ve been here. 😉
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